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Jamie Cullum - Abdullah Ibrahim

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Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz, and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to the future. This week's show features an interview with legendary jazz artist Abdullah Ibrahim, formerly known as Dollar Brand. Ibrahim talks about growing up in Cape Town; the story behind Ishmael, one of Jamie's favourite ever tracks; and the making of his new album Bombella, which is widely regarded as the culmination of his whole career. Plus Jamie delves into the BBC archives to see what classic jazz session recording he can find next.